"Louis Gallait (9 or 10 May 1810 – 20 November 1887) was a Belgian painter. He lay at the basis of a revival of history painting ...
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in Belgium. He earned his reputation especially with the large painting of Charles V´s abdication. Gallait´s works were esteemed because of their realism, faithfulness of the costumes and color composition of his paintings. He was also a distinguished portrait painter." - (en.wikipedia.org 05.11.2019)